3302.10.50.00 - Containing over 50 percent of alcohol by weight

This HTS classification, 3302.10.50.00, covers mixtures of odoriferous substances, including alcoholic solutions, intended for use as raw materials in the food and drink industries. Specifically, it applies to preparations that contain over 50 percent of alcohol by weight and require only the addition of ethyl alcohol or water to create a beverage suitable for human consumption. These preparations are characterized by their significant alcohol content and their direct applicability in beverage formulation.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 3302.10.40.00, by the precise alcohol content. While both fall under preparations requiring minimal additions to become a beverage, 3302.10.40.00 specifically covers those containing over 20 percent but not over 50 percent of alcohol by weight. Therefore, the determining factor for classification under 3302.10.50.00 is the alcohol by weight exceeding the 50 percent threshold.

As this is a leaf node within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 3302.10.50.00 is final at this level, based on the described characteristics of the odoriferous mixture and its intended use in the beverage industry, particularly the concentration of alcohol.